CHERRY BLOSSOM RIDING TOURS
March 28, 29, 31 and April 1-5.  Tours depart at 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 3 p.m. (No Sunday Tours) from Central City Park; $10/person.  (478) 751-7415
This guided tour showcases the beauty of Macon's Yoshino cherry trees in neighborhoods throughout the city as well as historic landmarks such as St. Joseph's Catholic Church, and the Woodruff House.  Please arrive 15 minutes before departure time.

AROUND TOWN TOURS:  MUSEUM DISTRICT TOUR
Daily, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Tickets sold at the Downtown Visitors Center located at 450 Martin Luther King Jr., Blvd.  $18.00/adult, $8.50/youth; (478) 743-3401
Pre-packaged admission into downtown museums!  Includes the Tubman African American Museum, GA Sports Hall of Fame & GA Music Hall of Fame plus transportation aboard MITSI Trolley.  Enjoy a bonus visit to the Douglass Theatre when the facility is not in use.  The ticket is valid for one year from the date of purchase or until all attractions have been visited.

AROUND TOWN TOURS:  HISTORIC HOMES TOUR
Daily, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Tickets sold at the Downtown Visitors Center located at 450 Martin Luther King Jr., Blvd. $17.00/adult, $9.00/youth; (478) 743-3401
Pre-packaged admission into historic downtown house museums!  Includes National Historic Landmark Hay House, Sidney Lanier Cottage & Cannonball House, plus transportation between attractions aboard MITSI Trolley.  The ticket is valid for one year from the date of purchase or until all attractions have been visited.

AROUND TOWN TOURS:  COMBINATION TOUR
Daily, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Tickets sold at the Downtown Visitors Center located at 450 Martin Luther King Jr., Blvd. $32.00/adult, $16.50/youth; (478) 743-3401
Includes all the attractions listed above plus transportation aboard MITSI Trolley.  The ticket is valid for one year from the date of purchase or until all attractions have been visited.

HAY HOUSE DAILY GUIDED TOURS
9 a.m. until 5 p.m. (last tour at 4:30) $9 for adults, $8 for seniors and military, $5 for students and children over 6; children under 6 and Georgia Trust and National Trust Members are free.   $7/person for groups of 20 or more (must be pre-arranged).  Visitors will enjoy the circa 1855-59 Italian Renaissance Revival mansion owned and operated by The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation.  The Hay House is also offering two behind-the-scenes tours that will take place on March 31^st and April 1^st from 5:30 until 7 p.m.  Reservations are required for the in-depth tour of all seven levels of the Hay House including the cupola and its cat walk.  The cost for the behind-the-scenes tour is $20/person for guests ages 8 and up.  For more information on the tours, please call 478-742-8155. 

CANNONBALL HOUSE TOURS AND DEMONSTRATIONS
10 a.m. until 5 p.m. on March 28-April 6, Sundays Noon until 5 p.m. or by appointment.  $5 for adults, $4 for seniors and military, and $2 for students.  Children under 6 are free, groups of 15 or more $3, AAA discounts available.  (478) 745-5982.  Enjoy an Antebellum mansion, built in 1853, struck by a Union shell during the Civil War.  Tours include the original brick kitchen/ servant's quarters and demonstrations by living historians.  Gift Shop onsite.    

GEORGIA SPORTS HALL OF FAME
Mon.-Sat., 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun., 1-5 p.m. Adults $8; Seniors, Military & Students $6; 17 & under are $3.50.  Group rates are available.  (478) 752-1585.  Macon's popular sports exhibit hall honoring GA's Hall of Fame athletes.

GEORGIA MUSIC HALL OF FAME
Otis Redding: I've Got Dreams to Remember Exhibition
Mon. - Sat. 9-5 p.m.; Sun. 1-5 p.m. $8 adults; $6 seniors/military/students; Special rates for children and groups of 10 or more. 478.751.3334.  In commemoration of the 40th anniversary of the passing of Georgia soul legend Otis Redding, the Georgia Music Hall of Fame presents an exhibit of music, photographs, film and artifacts documenting the singer's life and career. Please book groups of 10 or more in advance to maximize your museum experience. To book a group of 10 or more, contact This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

MUSEUM OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
March 28^th through April 6^th, 4182 Forsyth Rd, 478-477-3232; $8 adults. Mon. - Sat. 10 a.m. until 5 p.m., Sunday 1-4 p.m.
Miss America 1953: Neva Langley Fickling Exhibit & Gullah-Geechee Exhibit
The museum's spring schedule includes an exhibition of formal gowns and memorabilia belonging to Macon's Miss America, Neva Fickling.  There will also be an exhibition of artifacts representative of the South Carolina and Georgia Gullah-Geechee traditions; an interactive health-science exhibit called "Head to Toe", and delicate floral watercolors primarily by 18^th and 19^th century women illustrators.

TUBMAN AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM
340 Walnut St; (478) 743-8544; Admission: Adults $5, Children $3

THE HISTORIC DOUGLASS THEATRE
April 5^th and 6^th Downtown Macon
The Historic Douglass Theatre presents its third jazz vespers featuring Atlanta Jazz Chorus and Band, led by the renowned saxophonist Dwight Andrews.  Please call 478-742-2000 for more information.

MUSEUM OF AVIATION AT ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE
(478) 926-6870; Free Admission, 9-5 seven days a week.

WOODRUFF HOUSE TOUR
March 28-29 and March 31-April 5, Bond St.  10 a.m. - 4 p.m., $4/person
This antebellum mansion overlooks the entire city of Macon offering spectacular views.  The Ikebana Japanese Flower Arranging Exhibit is also on display throughout the Woodruff House by members of the Middle Georgia Chapter of Ikebana International. 

OCMULGEE NATIONAL MONUMENT LANTERN LIGHT TOURS
Presented by the Ocmulgee National Monument; March 28, 29, 30 & April 4, and 6; 7:00 and 8:30 p.m. 1207 Emery Hwy. Adults only $5.00 and children are free!  Experience a ranger led, one mile walk among the ancient Ocmulgee Mounds.  The tour ends with a dramatic view of downtown Macon at night.  For more information, please call 478-752-8257.